People
Truck carrying toilet paper crashes, burns on Texas interstate
The driver reportedly told police that he's never been involved in an incident like this in 20 years of driving trucks, but said he will probably look for a new occupation. Texas Department of Transportation officials said the load of toilet paper "burned extensively", according to Dallas TV station WFAA. Toilet paper has become a hot commodity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting shoppers aro... [Full Article...]
OTAY MESA: Federal agents discover 2000-foot tunnel under US-Mexico border
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced its San Diego Tunnel Task Force led the massive $30 million drug seizure last month. Federal agents in San Diego seized about 4,400 pounds of drugs from a sophisticated smuggling tunnel that stretched into Tijuana, Mexico, authorities in California announced Tuesday. [Full Article...]
Louisiana Church Leader Charged With Violating COVID Laws
Investigators said Spell hosted large gatherings. Spell, reached by telephone Tuesday, confirmed he was read his rights and fingerprinted - but the summons wasn't deterring him. But he said they would "document everything and forward everything to the district attorney". Corcoran stated many authorities, consisting of the constable, state authorities, fire marshal and also an evangelical con... [Full Article...]
Las Vegas parking lot becomes homeless shelter amid coronavirus pandemic
Homeless people in Las Vegas have been directed to sleep in rectangles painted on the pavement in a makeshift parking lot camp as a way to limit the spread of the coronavirus , a move that is stirring outrage by some on social media. On the first night, 66 people showed up, with a total of 117 on Sunday. Officials made a decision to swap out the carpet for concrete floor, and painted white bo... [Full Article...]
Increase In Non-Flushable Items In Wastewater System
Homeowners are responsible for the sewer lines from their house until it meets the city's sewer main under the street. "While EPA encourages disinfecting your environment to prevent the spread of COVID-19, never flush disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items". [Full Article...]
Florida Governor Orders Statewide Lockdown
A University of Washington model is projecting that Florida will see a rapid increase in the number of deaths and hospitalizations in April, with 100 people dying daily by mid-month and over 175 by May 1, when the number nears its peak. California, the first state to issue a lockdown, did so on March 20. DeSantis said the order will go into effect in Florida on Thursday at midnight. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus-plagued cruise ships off Australia a big health risk
NSW authorities on Monday confirmed three crew members had been ferried off the ship on Sunday night and taken to hospital. Authorities were heavily criticised when the Ruby Princess at Circular Quay on March 19 and allowed some 2700 passengers to disembark despite some travellers having respiratory symptoms. [Full Article...]
Taliban team in Kabul to begin prisoner exchange process
It was the first time the hardline Islamists had been invited to Kabul to meet directly with government officials since they were toppled in the US-led invasion of 2001. Negotiations between the Taliban and the government are supposed to come next under the peace agreement. "We have seen a team identified. We're happy about that ", Pompeo told a news conference in Washington. [Full Article...]